Looking for your next big adventure? Consider following in the footsteps of this intrepid crew of big mountain skiers who spent a week ski touring across the vast mountain wilderness of the San Juan Mountain Range. This hut-to-hut backcountry route that links Silverton and Ouray accesses not only incredible terrain but a look into historic mining operation in the area.  You’ll have to train a bunch to be fit enough to pull it off but looks like a most worthwhile endeavor.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....